Language
and Communication (L&C), an interdisciplinary
programme within the Faculty of Arts, centres on the
study and use of language in society in a multilingual,
globalised world, with a particular focus on the positioning
of languages of global import, such as English, as
well as those with local significance, in how they
are appropriated in multilingual, cosmopolitan contexts
of Asia. The programme provides the theoretical foundations
and applied contexts for understanding and addressing
linguistic and social questions of language and communication.
It equips students with the intellectual and practical
tools to critically examine, intelligently reflect
on, and competently participate in communicative situations,
in real-world contexts, such as in the workplace as
well as in more informal sites of multilingual communication.
Both traditional as well as experiential learning,
such as fieldwork and internships, are pursued. Fulfilling
a need in society for linguistically versatile and
culturally sensitive leaders in the 21st-century knowledge
economy of Asia's world city and beyond, the programme
prepares students with an appreciation of communicative
competence. The programme also aims at honing of transferable
skills for a wide range of careers, including education,
editing and publishing, public administration, public
relations, marketing, the media, tourism, and cultural
affairs.
Programme
Outcomes
Students who declare a major or minor in Language
and Communication will:
Identify and critique relevant issues in the study
of language and communication, and apply theoretical
and methodological knowledge to real-world social
and linguistic data;
Critically evaluate established knowledge and creatively
apply it to novel, contemporary contexts of communication,
in this multilingual, globalised world, in particular
in the settings of Hong Kong and Asia;
Identify, appreciate and critically examine the role
of diversity in languages and communicative strategies
across cultures and time, and how this shapes one's
linguistic identity and comes to bear upon communicative
situations, drawing on cross-cultural perspectives
in the study of language and communication;
Use the necessary intellectual, communicative and
practical skills to participate in intellectual discussions
of socio/linguistic issues and collaborate productively
in research projects;
Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of
contemporary social and political issues of language
and communication in the context of globalization
- such as the positioning of languages of global significance,
in particular English, in how they are appropriated
in multilingual, cosmopolitan contexts of Asia, and
the fine balance struck with other local languages
for sustainability - which allows for intelligent,
significant and responsible contributions to society.
Requirements
Admission
to the first year is on the basis of academic record
including at least a minimum C grade in the Use
of English AS-level exam or its equivalent.
Important notice: Non-JUPAS students intending to enroll in any of the first-year courses offered by the School of English (ENGL1009, ENGL1010 or LCOM1001) are required to submit a copy of their past examination results (such as AS-level, IELTS, TOEFL, GCSE, IB Diploma, National Higher Education Entrance Examination, etc.) to the School Office (Room 114, Main Building or fax to 2559 7139) as soon as possible (after the course selection was made online) but in any event not later than Friday, August 19, 2011 for the Head's consideration.
Students
intending to major or minor in Language and Communication
must pass the first-year prerequisite course LCOM1001
with a satisfactory result of at least a C grade.
Students intending to declare a major or minor in Language and Communication must pass the first-year prerequisite course LCOM1001 Introduction to language and communication (6 credits) with a satisfactory result of at least a C grade.
Students who declare a major or minor in
Language and Communication and have passed LCOM1001 at grade C or above will be given a waiver of "ENGL1009.
Introduction to English studies" and "LING1001.
Introduction to Linguistics" for taking senior ENGL
and LING courses as listed in the curriculum below.
Students should check with individual departments about
the actual course offerings, updated course information
including pre-requisite(s) for electives to be met unless
otherwise waived.
Second
and Third Year Courses
The Major in Language and Communication consists of
54 credits taken in the second and third years of the
programme. This comprises 12 credits of core courses (LCOM2001
and LCOM3001); and 42 credits of electives in the manner
specified below.
The Minor in Language and Communication consists
of 30 credits taken in the second and third years of the
programme. This comprises 6 credits of core course (LCOM2001
or LCOM3001); and 24 credits of electives (including at
least one 6-credit LCOM course).
An optional capstone experience for advanced students is provided
by elective final-year research, lecture and seminar courses.
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Core
Courses
The
following core courses are compulsory for all students taking
the major:
LCOM2001.
Theories of language and communication (6 credits) (to
be taken in the second year)
LCOM3001. Cultural dimensions
of language and communication (6 credits)
Students
majoring in Language and Communication must complete a total
of 42 credits in elective courses from the list below. Courses
must be taken from at least 3 different majors in the list
and must include at least 12 credits from LCOM courses and
at least 12 credits from ENGL courses.
Translation
CHIN2331.
Choice of words in translation (6 credits)
CHIN2332. Translation in Hong Kong society (6 credits)
CHIN2333. Culture and translation (6 credits)
CHIN2334. Power of speech in written translation (6
credits)
CHIN2336. Interpretation workshop I (6 credits)
CHIN2339. Translation for administration and business
(6 credits)
CHIN2340. Film translation workshop (6 credits)
CHIN2341. Translating writings on art (6 credits)
CHIN2342. Interpretation workshop II (6 credits)
CHIN2343. Legal interpreting (6 credits)
CHIN2344. Short stories: East and West (6 credits)
CHIN2345. Syntax-based translation (6 credits)
Comparative
Literature
CLIT2050.
Globalization and culture (6 credits)
English
Studies
ENGL2002.
Language in society (6 credits)
ENGL2030. World Englishes
(6 credits)
ENGL2031. The semantics
and pragmatics of English (6 credits)
ENGL2039. Language and
gender (6 credits)
ENGL2047. English discourse
structures and strategies (6 credits)
ENGL2048. Language and
jargon (6 credits)
ENGL2054. Race, language and identity (6 credits)
ENGL2065. Meaning and metaphor (6 credits)
ENGL2087. Persuasion (6 credits)
ENGL2099. Language, identity,
and Asian Americans (6 credits)
ENGL2104. Language in
the USA (6 credits)
ENGL2123. Language and identity in Hong Kong (6 credits)
ENGL2126. Law, meaning
and interpretation (6 credits)
ENGL2127. Legal discourse
and the mind (6 credits)
ENGL2129. English as a language of science (6 credits)
ENGL2130. Signs, language and meaning: integrational
reflections (6 credits)
ENGL3036. Research seminar in English linguistics (6
credits)
ENGL3037. Research seminar in language and society (6
credits)
Japanese
Studies
JAPN2031. The media and Japan (6 credits)
JAPN2039. Negotiation and conflict resolution: a cross-cultural
perspective (6 credits)
Language
and Communication
LCOM2002.
Language in the workplace (6 credits)
LCOM2003. Language and
politeness (6 credits)
LCOM2004. Language, communication and the media (6 credits) [Non permissible combinations: ENGL2103]
LCOM2005. Language, communication and globalisation:
Politics, peril, pop (6 credits)
LCOM2006. Language and communication field trip (6 credits) [course offering will be subject to student enrolment]
LCOM3003. LCOM Papers:
Writing for, editing, and producing an academic e-journal
(12 credits)
Linguistics
LING2009.
Languages of the world (6 credits)
LING2040. Languages in contact (6 credits)
LING2041. Language and information technology (6 credits)
LING2056. Sociolinguistics (6 credits)
**As indicated in the L&C curriculum for 2011/12, students majoring/minoring in L&C can enrol in those senior ENGL and LING courses listed in the L&C curriculum without having to do the pre-requisites ENGL1009 and LING1001 respectively, as long as they have passed LCOM1001 with a minimum C grade. However, because the computer system is unable to deal with such a waiver, for enrolling in any of the 4 LING courses, students should send an email to Ms Golly Lo [syloa@hkucc.hku.hk] in the Department of Linguistics office and cc Ms Michelle Wong [mkfwong@hkucc.hku.hk] of the School of Humanities office to inform them of their situation, i.e. that they are L&C majors/minors who need to enrol in LING20xx, with LING1001 waived. Ms Lo will then see to their enrolment. If students face further problems, they should contact the School of English's office (tamix@hku.hk) and the L&C coordinator (lisalim@hku.hk).
Philosophy
PHIL2075.
The semantics/pragmatics distinction (6 credits)
PHIL2230. Philosophy and cognitive science (6 credits)
PHIL2410. Mind & language in Chinese thought (6
credits)
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Course offerings and time-table
Please see http://www.hku.hk/english/timetable.htm for the courses offered in the fist and second semester of 2011-12 and the updated time-table with classrooms.
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Special
Honours Programme
Students who have achieved outstanding academic performance in the first-year course with tutors' recommendation will be invited to become Special Honours candidates, for which they will be given priority for admission to senior LCOM and ENGL courses as listed in the curriculum. Special Honours students majoring in Language and Communication must complete an additional 12 credits in the second and third years beyond the normal requirement, which may include a research focused course, and achieve an average B+ or above in the courses that make up the 66-credit load. Upon completing their programme and meeting the Special Honours requirements, these students will be given special recognition by the School.
Coordinator
Dr
L. Lim School of English
The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2859 2871
Fax: (852) 2559 7139
Email: lisalim@hku.hk
Identify and critique relevant issues in the study
of language and communication, and apply theoretical
and methodological knowledge to real-world social
and linguistic data;